MRDOHC When in doubt ... Accelerate! Member 440 Member For: 21y 9m 11d Location: Melbourne, Hoppers Xing Posted 25/03/05 01:04 PM Share Posted 25/03/05 01:04 PM I dont know how theses would be in 17 or 18 but ......best tyres I have ever had the pleasure to enjoy in dry were Michelin Pilot Sports some 4 or so years ago but in wet my choice had always been the Pirelli P5000 Drago ... I had a lot of mixed reactions from a lot of tyre places when I looked for a new set last time, and I dont think you can get them any more and no matter what anyone says the P6000 just didnt feel right to me .... Some places were telling me they wear too quick but damn it doesnt that mean their not plastic crud that just slips ... Link to comment https://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/topic/16562-tyres/page/2/#findComment-235563 Share on other sites More sharing options...
curly Member 3 Member For: 21y 9m 21d Posted 25/03/05 09:03 PM Author Share Posted 25/03/05 09:03 PM reply to colin T ,have got 42000 out of dunlops there cactus Link to comment https://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/topic/16562-tyres/page/2/#findComment-235589 Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlueXR6Turbo The Best Member Donating Members 1,970 Member For: 22y 5m 10d Gender: Male Location: Adelaide Posted 26/03/05 02:51 AM Share Posted 26/03/05 02:51 AM Hankook Ventus K104 are good if you're after a budget tyre. Link to comment https://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/topic/16562-tyres/page/2/#findComment-235655 Share on other sites More sharing options...
ColinT Donating Members 372 Member For: 20y 4m 18d Posted 26/03/05 04:49 AM Share Posted 26/03/05 04:49 AM If you have the 17's go the Michelin Pilot Preceda's.They have double the traction rating (AA traction rating compared to A on the dunlops) (fact) of the standard Dunlop SP3000A's that came with your car. They also have the same tread wear rating as the dunlops so they will last just as long.A lot of members have them on their cards all with positive results. I can't wait to get rid of the dunlops on the rear of my car so I can have them all round.They are a lot quieter than the dunlops also.Interested in the tyres you mention but, as a 17" they don't conform to the vehicle rating sticker.Michelin Pilot Preceda's 235/45/R17 94VThe tyre sticker states must be greater than 92 load rated and greater than W speed rated fitted to this vehicle.V=240 klm/hrW=270 klm/hr92 load = 630kgs so the 94 is OKColin Link to comment https://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/topic/16562-tyres/page/2/#findComment-235678 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cro Flower Power Lifetime Members 6,114 Member For: 22y 8m 9d Gender: Male Location: Sydney Posted 26/03/05 06:24 AM Share Posted 26/03/05 06:24 AM If you have the 17's go the Michelin Pilot Preceda's.They have double the traction rating (AA traction rating compared to A on the dunlops) (fact) of the standard Dunlop SP3000A's that came with your car. They also have the same tread wear rating as the dunlops so they will last just as long.A lot of members have them on their cards all with positive results. I can't wait to get rid of the dunlops on the rear of my car so I can have them all round.They are a lot quieter than the dunlops also.<{POST_SNAPBACK}>Interested in the tyres you mention but, as a 17" they don't conform to the vehicle rating sticker.Michelin Pilot Preceda's 235/45/R17 94VThe tyre sticker states must be greater than 92 load rated and greater than W speed rated fitted to this vehicle.V=240 klm/hrW=270 klm/hr92 load = 630kgs so the 94 is OKColin<{POST_SNAPBACK}>The car can only go up to 230km/h before the limiter cuts in, so there is no problem there with laws and stuff. I've asked Ford and RTA to clarify this.I've also had no problems with insurance when my last T was written off. I had the Preceda's on that too. Link to comment https://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/topic/16562-tyres/page/2/#findComment-235703 Share on other sites More sharing options...
xr6t ute Member 442 Member For: 21y 2m 2d Gender: Male Location: Gold Coast Posted 26/03/05 09:51 AM Share Posted 26/03/05 09:51 AM I have Falkens on the rears came with car A great tyre I have been told is the Eagle F1's they are $300 each at buearepairs!Going to get some fitted hopefuly before august What is wrong with the Falkens? <{POST_SNAPBACK}>In my opinion theyre noisier and traction isnt as good as the factory dunlops, but theyre not an expensive tyre. Next time round im trying something differentShane Link to comment https://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/topic/16562-tyres/page/2/#findComment-235737 Share on other sites More sharing options...
slapnut Member 216 Member For: 21y 2m 29d Location: Siddie Posted 26/03/05 10:04 AM Share Posted 26/03/05 10:04 AM I have Falken FK451's.V good IMO.Cheers Link to comment https://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/topic/16562-tyres/page/2/#findComment-235740 Share on other sites More sharing options...
xr6t ute Member 442 Member For: 21y 2m 2d Gender: Male Location: Gold Coast Posted 26/03/05 10:09 AM Share Posted 26/03/05 10:09 AM I have Falken FK451's.V good IMO.Cheers<{POST_SNAPBACK}>I should have mentioned the model, ZE326Shane Link to comment https://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/topic/16562-tyres/page/2/#findComment-235743 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paranormal Member 469 Member For: 21y 9m 26d Location: Brissy Posted 26/03/05 12:45 PM Share Posted 26/03/05 12:45 PM I'm running 235/45/17 Firestone Firehawk SZ50's got a nice deal on em at $165 a pop. Handle the wet better than the Dunlops and dry at least on par less noise, I doubt they'd be near the performance of some of the $600 a pop tyres but for a daily work driven car they perform well, with the added wet weather saftey when the missus takes her out.I'd buy em again. Worth a lookFirehawk SZ50's Link to comment https://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/topic/16562-tyres/page/2/#findComment-235781 Share on other sites More sharing options...
lostdude Inactive Members 1 Member For: 21y 4m 18d Location: Sydney Posted 27/03/05 02:21 AM Share Posted 27/03/05 02:21 AM I have Falken FK451's.V good IMO.Cheers<{POST_SNAPBACK}>I should have mentioned the model, ZE326Shane<{POST_SNAPBACK}>Hi I have the ze326 on , whats wrong with them? u guys are starting to scare me now cause I just got them and I have no ideas about tyres. Link to comment https://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/topic/16562-tyres/page/2/#findComment-235862 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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